3. Fishing culture in northwest coastal area Fishing has been considered an important part for families living in northwest coastal area. Children usually learn the skills when they help.

4. Agriculture in the five main lakes areas The five main lakes are Erie, superior, Huron, Ontario and Michigan. People living around the lakes set up villages and work on their farms.

The exhibition is being held during the period when the 2008 Olympic Games take place in Beijing, and Canada is the host nation of the 2010 Winter Games, making the “Masterpiece of Canadian Aboriginal peoples: Exhibition of the Canadian Museum of Civilization” more meaningful.

By Zhang Xiang